Tour Details

THIS TRIP WILL BE ONE OF THE MORE LAID BACK OPTIONS AS WE TAKE YOU ON A TOUR OF SOME OF THE BVI’S BEST WATERING HOLES. YOU WILL DEPART OUT OF AYH AND HEAD TOWARDS JOST VAN DYKE. ONCE YOUR CAPTAIN HAS CHECKED YOU ALL IN, FEEL FREE TO HOP OFF THE BOAT AND GRAB A GROUP PHOTO AT THE JOST VAN DYKE WELCOME SIGN. WE RECOMMEND VISITING FOXY’S TABOO AND CORSAIRS WHILE ON THIS SIDE OF JOST. FOXY’S TABOO IS KNOWN FOR THEIR NEW YEARS EVE BASH, VOTED ONE OF THE TOP 10 PLACES IN THE WORLD TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR. EVEN THOUGH IT ISN’T NYE, GRAB A DRINK AND KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FOXY HIMSELF. HE’LL PLAY YOU A TUNE ON HIS GUITAR AND TELL YOU SOME INAPPROPRIATE JOKES – YOU KNOW, MAKE SURE YOU GET THE FULL EXPERIENCE. BEFORE GETTING BACK ON THE BOAT MAKE SURE YOU STOP INTO CORSAIRS FOR A DRINK AND WRITE YOUR NAME ON THE WALL.

…YOU WILL NOW TAKE A SHORT LITTLE TRIP OVER TO LITTLE JOST VAN DYKE, THE LITTLE SISTER TO JOST VAN DYKE. THIS ISLAND IS 163 ACRES AND IS INHABITED BY JUST ONE SMALL FAMILY, WHO JUST SO HAPPEN TO OPERATE A GREAT LITTLE BEACH BAR, B-LINE. MAKE SURE YOU TRY THE HOMEMADE HONEY RUM AND GIVE THE CORNHOLE BOARDS A GO.

…NOW YOU WILL SCOOT OVER TO SANDY SPIT; ALTHOUGH THERE ARE NO BRICK AND MORTAR BARS ON THIS LITTLE PATCH OF SAND, SWIM YOURSELF IN A FEW BEERS AND YOU’VE GOT THE BEST BAR IN ALL THE CARIBBEAN. KNOWN FOR HOUSING THE BACK DROP TO ONE OF THOSE EVER INTRIGUING CORONA COMMERCIALS SANDY SPIT IS A MUST SEE DURING YOUR SIP AND CHILL EXPERIENCE.

…NOW YOU’LL HEAD BACK TO JOST, YOU’LL BE ANCHORING OUT IN THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE BAY- ONE BAY OVER FROM WHERE YOU CHECKED IN. ON ANY GIVEN DAY THERE ARE ATLEAST 10 BOATS PULLED UP TO SHORE, IF ITS A JOST SUNDAY FUNDAY THERE WILL DEFINITELY BE MORE. HERE YOU HAVE MANY OPTIONS; VISIT SOGGY DOLLAR BAR FOR A FAMOUS PAINKILLER, HIT UP GERTRUDES FOR SOME OF HER HOMEMADE MAMAWANNA, LOOK FOR SEDDY CALLWOOD HANGING OUT AT ONE LOVE – MAKE SURE YOU ASK FOR A MAGIC TRICK, OR CHECK OUT THE NEWEST ADDITION TO JOST, HENDO’S HIDEOUT. WHATEVER YOUR SPEED IS, THERE IS PLENTY OF FUN TO BE HAD. SIT BACK AND SOAK IT ALL IN.

…WE HOPE YOU ARE RUM SOAKED, SUN KISSED, AND SALT SPRAYED. YOU WILL BE HEADING BACK TO ST JOHN TO CHECK INTO US CUSTOMS – AFTER YOU’VE SUCCESSFULLY CHECKED BACK INTO THE US YOU WILL HEAD BACK TO THE MARINA IN RED HOOK. DON’T FEAR, THE “SIP AND CHILL” CONTINUES AS HAPPY HOUR IS IN FULL SWING. TRY AN ORANGE CRUSH AT MELT WHILE SHOWCASING YOUR SHUFFLEBOARD OR SKEEBALL SKILLS.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Zürich, Switzerland

We’ll meet at 4 p.m. at our hotel in Luzern (Lucerne) for a “Welcome to Switzerland” meeting. Then we’ll take a meandering evening walk through Switzerland’s most charming lakeside town, and get acquainted with one another over dinner together. Sleep in Luzern (2 nights). No bus. Walking: light.

Day 2Zürich–Biel/Bienne–Neuchâtel–Geneva

Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich’s OLD TOWN, Switzerland’s center of banking and commerce. Then, leave Zurich and start your Swiss adventure. You’ll quickly discover that Switzerland isn’t just home to the Alps, but also to some of the most beautiful lakes. First, stop at the foot of the Jura Mountains in the picturesque town of Biel, known as Bienne by French-speaking Swiss, famous for watch-making, and explore the historical center. Next, enjoy a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchâtel, dominated by the medieval cathedral and castle. Time to stroll along the lake promenade before continuing to stunning Geneva, the second-largest city in Switzerland, with its fantastic lakeside location and breathtaking panoramas of the Alps.

Day 3Enchanting Engelberg

Our morning drive takes us from Swiss lakes to Swiss Army. At the once-secret Swiss army bunker at Fortress Fürigen, we’ll see part of the massive defense system designed to keep Switzerland strong and neutral. Afterward, a short drive into the countryside brings us to the charming Alpine village of Engelberg, our picturesque home for the next two days. We’ll settle into our lodge then head out for an orientation walk. Our stroll through the village will end at the Engelberg Abbey, a Benedictine monastery with its own cheese-making operation. You’ll have free time to wander back before dinner together. Sleep in Engelberg (2 nights). Bus: 1 hr. Walking: light.

Day 4Interlaken Area. Excursion to The Jungfrau Massif

An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. Globus Local Favorite At an amazing 11,332 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s 13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811 and in 1912 the rack railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the ALPINE SENSATION, THE PANORAMA 360° EXPERIENCE, and the ICE PALACE. Also receive your JUNGFRAU PASSPORT as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day.

Day 5Lake Geneva and Château de Chillon

It’s market day in Lausanne! Enjoy browsing and packing a picnic lunch for our 11 a.m. boat cruise on Lake Geneva. A few miles down-shore we’ll dock at Château de Chillon, where we’ll have a guided tour of this delightfully medieval castle on the water. On our way back we’ll take time to peek into the vineyards surrounding Lutry before returning to Lausanne. Boat: 2 hrs. Bus: 1 hr. Walking: moderate.

Leave dock at 9am, head up the North Shore of St. John. We will stop in Waterlemon Cay for a quick snorkel. After snorkeling, we will cross over into the BVI and clear into customs at Sopers Hole, West End Tortola. From there we will head South to Norman Island for snorkeling at The Indians. From there we will immediately go to the Caves of Norman Island for another snorkel spot. After snorkeling, we will head East to Great Harbor, Peter Island, and have lunch at Willy T’s. After lunch and some beverages, we will head North-West to White Bay, Jost Van Dyke and spend the afternoon swimming and relaxing at the Soggy Dollar Bar. Back on the dock at 4:30pm. (Family options available, substitute Pirates Bight for Lunch and Substitute Sandy Spit for Soggy Dollar Bar.)